German VERB B1 Rank 15221

anlocken

to attract / lure

anlocken – lockte an – hat angelockt

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry anlocken, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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anlocken vs anziehen

to put on / attract

Anziehen describes a general attractive effect that makes people interested or brings them in. Anlocken usually emphasizes a specific appeal, promise, or attractive offer intended to bring them in. Without any special measure, anziehen is appropriate; when a deliberate incentive is used, anlocken is more suitable.

Visual example for anziehen
anlocken

Mit kostenlosem Eintritt lockt das Museum viele Besucher an.

The museum lures many visitors with free admission.

anziehen

Die besondere Architektur des Museums zieht viele Besucher an.

The museum’s distinctive architecture attracts many visitors.

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